But Liverpool fans have clung to the hope that a deal for Fekir could be resurrected after it collapsed before the World Cup.

Fekir looks increasingly likely to be a Lyon player next season (Image: AFP)

The Reds had issues with the results of Fekir's medical, with the player having had a cruciate knee ligament injury in the recent past, and there were claims that they tried to restructure the deal following a second opinion on the playmaker's medical history.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has remained vocal about Fekir's future, but Liverpool have stayed quiet on the move.

Fekir played in six of France's seven matches at the World Cup, including coming on as a late substitute in the 4-2 final victory over Croatia.